Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences

Editorial: Priority needs to be given to athletes’ mental health

By The Ithacan, The Ithacan • December 7, 2022

For athletes, mental health is typically taboo. A coach will likely tell players, “Get your head in the game!”

College invests in sport psychology programs for athletes

By Tess Ferguson, Staff Writer • December 6, 2022

Mental performance consultants at the college, who are professionally trained in athletic psychology, are largely aiding student-athletes in developing mental, life and self-regulatory skills.

Healing Mind and Body: Injured athletes struggle with mental health

By Emily Adams, Sports Editor • September 19, 2019

Student-athletes struggle to manage their mental health while recovering from serious physical injuries.

Competing and Treating: Student-athletes thrive in athletic training program

By Audrey Gamble, Staff Writer • March 7, 2019

Student-athletes in the athletic training program at Ithaca College must juggle their practice schedules with demanding clinical hours.

Leading by Example: High jumper thrives with training group

By Jack Murray, Sports Editor • February 5, 2019

Junior high-jumper Estelle Yedynak has endured much success in her tenure with the Bombers, as well as being a fantastic leader for her teammates.

Professor discusses leadership academy and sports psychology

By Danielle Allentuck, Sports Editor • November 14, 2016

Greg Shelley, associate professor in the Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences, is in charge of the Leadership Academy, which help athletes from all teams develop into better leaders and athletes.

Graduate students continue to coach despite limited funding

By Caitie Ihrig, Staff Writer • October 26, 2016

Many graduate coaches at Ithaca College continue to coach even if they have to take on extra jobs on top of their busy schedules.